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In a show of seriousness about achieving a just and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Barack Obama kicked off his Presidency with a demand for a complete halt in Israel’s settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories. Settlement expansion is not only illegal under international law, but it also impedes...

After last week’s stunning House vote rejecting the extension of key Patriot Act provisions, this week both the House and Senate passed extensions of those provisions. Those provisions include the “roving wiretap” provision, the “libraries provision,” and the “lone wolf” provision. The House sent the bill introduced by James Sensebrenner...

Governor Mitch Daniels (R- Indiana) gave a compelling address to the attendees of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this past Saturday. Attended by 10,000 or so prominent Republicans and by several viable presidential hopefuls, the CPAC gathering is often viewed as an opportunity to establish a profile of a...

Governor Mitch Daniels (R- Indiana) gave a compelling address to the attendees of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this past Saturday. Attended by 10,000 or so prominent Republicans and by several viable presidential hopefuls, the CPAC gathering is often viewed as an opportunity to establish a profile of a...

Egyptian American Psychologist Dr. Amal Sedky Winter is currently in Egypt, and has regularly blogged about the situation on the ground during Egypt's popular uprising. You can read her full blog at www.myeyeonegypt.net. Below are brief excerpts that we highlighted for you: January 25, 2011 Today belongs to the youth!...

In a historic victory for the Egyptian people, President Mubarak heeded their calls in an announcement that he has stepped down. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated, with political and inspirational implications for the entire region. As of now, the President’s powers will be transferred to the Supreme...

AAI has featured Majid Al-Bahadli before, most notably for the his role as the only Iraqi American delegate for Obama in 2008. But it's Valentine's Day weekend, and amid all the tumultuous events happening around the world we'd like to bring you something different. Today we'd like you to listen...

Conflating religion and ethnicity, Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) attempted to make a case for profiling at the House Homeland Security Committee hearing yesterday. He said "We've got to profile these folks!" Which folks, you might ask? Basically anyone that looks "Arabian." See for yourself.

Conflating religion and ethnicity, Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) attempted to make a case for profiling at the House Homeland Security Committee hearing yesterday. He said "We've got to profile these folks!" Which folks, you might ask? Basically anyone that looks "Arabian." See for yourself.

During an interview with ABC’s Christiane Amanpour, Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman blamed the democracy movement’s protests in his country on the “Islamic current.” In an odd stab at his own country, he went on to note that while he, like everybody, “believes in democracy,” he said democracy should only...